Located in Moodus, a Village in East Haddam, Moodus Reservoir was constructed in the early 1800's to stabilize the flow from the Moodus River which powered the many mills existing in East Haddam at the time. The lake is now owned by the State and is used for recreation by people in town, the state and New England for boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, skating, water skiing and tubing. It is home to the town beach and two public boat launches.

In recent years, the lake has been experiencing growing intrusion of several invasive aquatic plant species, most seriously fanwort and milfoil, which are increasingly encroaching on the health of the water and it's usefulness for recreation.

MRPG was formed to protect and improve the 486 acre lake. The group is incorporated and applying for IRS 501(c)3 tax free status. Its formation has received support and encouragement from the East Haddam First Selectman Mark Walter, State Senator-33 Art Linares and State Representative-34 Melissa Ziobron.

The Weed Control and Water Monitoring Committee is interviewing treatment vendors to develop a plan of treatment based on the 2012 Study of Moodus Reservoir by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Volunteers conduct water monitoring in the summer. Our Public Education Committee has distributed information on septic system regulations and boat cleaning recommendations via e-mail and brochures at meetings.

Membership is open to anyone interested in the health of the reservoir. Current dues are $10 per household, covering the year ending June 30; checks payable to "MRPG" may be sent to T. Varriale, Treasurer, MRPG, Inc., 76 Falls Bashan Rd, Moodus 06469; include address, phone number and e-mail address. Donations are always welcome.

Information may be found on FaceBook at "Moodus Reservoir Preservation Group" and inquires may be e-mailed to Moodus.Reservoir@gmail.com.